Losartan/hctz 50/12.5mg Drug Efficacy (Top voted first)

I had high BP for several months and tried all combinations without success. I had a bad reaction to Beta Blockers and Calcium blockers. My BP became normal (120/80) just a few days after I started taking Losartan/HCTZ. It was magical for about a month but starting this Monday my BP jumped to 156/98; then for last two days in the morning 145/86 and in the evening 130/92. What could cause this sudden rise? What can I do to get back to 120/80?

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Your blood pressure will never reach 120/80 and stay there, it is always going to fluctuate depending on the time of day you are checking, when you've taken your medications, what you've eaten, activity levels and etc.

Why are you checking it so frequently?

The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration, and hypotension.

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